The Ghoul

1933
Approved
1h 17m

IMDb RATING

5.8/10

3.4K

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An Egyptologist returns from the dead to take revenge on those who have violated his tomb.

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An Egyptologist returns from the dead to take revenge on those who have violated his tomb.An Egyptologist returns from the dead to take revenge on those who have violated his tomb.An Egyptologist returns from the dead to take revenge on those who have violated his tomb.

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IMDb RATING

5.8/10

3.4K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
For many years this was regarded as a "lost film", with no prints or elements known to exist. A nitrate release print was discovered in the Czech National Archives, in Prague, in then Czechoslovakia. This print was a subtitled, edited version that was in poor condition, and contained numerous splices. Several years later, a print of the uncut British version was finally discovered.

Goofs
At 40:15 when the candles are being lit, the fill light to the right flashes off and then on.

Quotes
Broughton: I advise you to be very careful, Laing.
Laing: I've a careful nature.
Broughton: You may be putting yourself perilously near dishonesty.
Laing: I've seen men nearer.

Alternate versions
Most theatrical/TV prints run 73 minutes. Video release restores original running length of 79 minutes.

Connections
Edited into Pale Moonlight Theater: The Ghoul (2014)

Soundtracks
Siegfried's Funeral March
(uncredited)
from "Der Götterdämmerung"
Music by Richard Wagner
Arranged by Louis Levy
Played during Morlant's funeral procession and thereafter

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Very good Karloff film from England

On this site there is a criticism which says to stay away from this film because it is incomprehensible. That's correct for the incomplete copies heretofore available. Now MGM Video has released a complete version on VHS and DVD, a very high quality print. The story is very clear now, and this is one of the high end Karloff flicks. If you like vintage horror films, if you're a Karloff fan, if you liked Karloff's "The Mummy," you will like this film.